theLos Angeles Academy of Performing Arts

Offering high-caliber training for children, teens, and aspiring young professionals.

LAAPA invites all kids and teens to act, sing, and dance in outstanding theatrical productions, classes, and camps taught by gifted, working professionals. We welcome performers of all experience levels and talents.

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Teen Academy

Our comprehensive curriculum for teenagers includes Skills Classes that refine talents and develop artistry, Performance Classes that emphasize collaboration, excellence, and showmanship, and Camps that bring full-scale productions to life in 2 weeks or less.

Junior Academy

The Junior Academy exposes children ages 4-12 to the performing arts by way of shows, skills strengthening classes, camps, and a whole lot of fun. Always a terrific and energetic outlet for creativity and expression!

What’s The Buzz?

``Please know how grateful I am for all the love and attention that you have showered onto my son. He is thriving, and his mind is energized and curious. He has learned so much from you. I have been blown away by the excitement in his eyes when he is singing and performing. Ever Grateful.`` — Liv Tyler, Actress

`` Our son had an incredible experience working with LAAPA on a number of plays at his preschool... he loved every minute of it, reciting lines of Shakespeare around the house, playing parts, dramatically retelling stories. It was a sight to behold and something our family will never forget.`` — Vaun Wilmott, TV Writer

`` My daughter and son, ages seven and five, have both taken two classes at LAAPA. I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful these experiences have been. They have gained confidence and really had a great chance to practice their public speaking skills. We plan on signing our kids up for the classes offered at LAAPA whenever possible and would highly recommend the academy to anyone.`` — Beth Davidson, Psychotherapist

`` I just had to share with you that last night after dinner my son (age 4) stood and starting reciting a Shakespeare sonnet while using hand gestures. I was blown away!! I am looking forward to seeing what else you come up with. You're awesome!!`` — Dorit Levy, Attorney

``My son was a little hesitant to enroll in acting classes because he had never performed before, but after the first day he was hooked! Thank you so much for your kindness and patience with a beginner. We look forward to his next class at LAAPA.`` —Eric Davis, Editor

Our Passion Is Performance

The Los Angeles Academy of Performing Arts (LAAPA) offers theatre arts training to youth ages 4-18. Our classes, performance camps, and workshops are taught by leading professionals in the world of performing arts.